Jeanette M. Aguilar

Production & Project Consulting
Flexible. Fast. Field-tested.
Los Angeles | Remote & Travel Available
www.riotandahalf.com

What I Do

I provide short-term production and project support for creative professionals, production teams, and companies who need experienced help getting a project off the ground, through a heavy lift, or back on track.

Whether you’re prepping a shoot, managing a brand activation, or navigating a complicated production moment, I bring clarity, structure, and hands-on leadership at whatever stage you’re in.

I’m equally comfortable stepping into complex, high-pressure environments or handling foundational work that keeps a project running smoothly. No task is too big—or too small—if it helps move the work forward.

When to Call Me

You might reach out if:

  • You’re wearing too many hats and need senior support—but not a full-time hire

  • You’re in pre-production and need a script breakdown, preliminary schedule, or working budget

  • You’ve landed a new project or contract and need guidance through an unfamiliar process

  • You’re bidding a job and want a second set of eyes on scope, budget, or production plan

  • Things are moving fast and you need someone you trust to step in, take the lead, and reduce the chaos

  • You simply need reliable help with cost tracking, bookkeeping, or production paperwork to stay organized and on budget

If any of that sounds familiar, I can help.

Services

Development & Pre-Production

  • Script breakdowns, schedules, and budgeting

  • Resource planning and workflow setup

  • Research, hiring support, and deliverables tracking

Production Support (Remote or On-the-Ground)

  • Day-of logistics, call sheets, and run of show

  • Crew coordination and production forms

  • Cost tracking, bookkeeping, and budget oversight

  • Rights, clearances, and permits

  • Problem-solving when things inevitably change

Post-Production & Wrap

  • Timeline and deliverables tracking

  • Budget reconciliation and cost reporting

  • Client delivery organization

  • Archiving and wrap documentation

Areas of Experience

  • Content Production: Film, TV, commercials, digital, podcasts, AR, social

  • News & Nonfiction: Documentary features, investigative reporting, science & environment coverage

  • Unscripted & Branded Series: Docuseries, reality, interview-based and branded content

  • Live & Studio Production: Livestreams, stage shows, educational and competition formats

  • Events & Activations: Experiential marketing, live brand activations, corporate programming

  • Brand & Internal Communications: Product launches, photoshoots, print, training, onboarding, executive messaging

A Note on Production Finance & Accounting

I’m a former IATSE production accountant, with deep experience in cost tracking, budget management, and financial reporting. If you need help keeping your numbers clean, reconciling expenses, organizing production books, or maintaining financial clarity during a busy project, I can step in and handle that too.

Who I’ve Worked With

I’ve partnered with independent creators, photographers, agencies, corporate teams, and major media companies.

Clients and collaborators include:
Netflix, Google, CNN, PBS, Viacom, Airbnb, Union Bank, Amazon, Nike, Smucker’s, P&G, Cirque du Soleil, and more.

Roles I Step Into

Producer • Production Consultant • Line Producer • Production Accountant • Production Manager • 1st AD • Fixer • Logistics Lead • Brand Liaison

I adapt to what your project needs—without adding friction or noise.

Let’s Connect

📧 jaguilarmarie@gmail.com
🌐 www.riotandahalf.com
📍 Los Angeles-based | Remote & travel-friendly